Offers a relaxed meeting place for parents, caregivers, other adults and their children to connect and encourage respectful relationships. Programs include:

* an informal play setting for children which fosters the foundation of learning through, belonging, well-being, engagement and expression * an informal child care registry for use by parents looking for private home day care, and anyone wishing to provide care * a resource lending library * 'Feelings After Birth' support group for mothers experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety and other concerns * CUP (Come Understand Parenting) support group for young or expectant parents in Orangeville * educational workshops on various parenting and caregiver strategies * early literacy programs that are parent-child interactive * information about community services

Transportation program to service parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years, see separate listing for details.

Provides the following departments and government programs for the residents of Dufferin County: * Building Services * Children's Programs and Services * County Council * Emergency Services * Employme ...

Department administers a range of services to support residents of Dufferin County. See separate listings for more information on services, including: * Housing Programs and Services * Children's Serv ... [More]

Adult Day Service (ADS) is a service for people who: * are frail * have Alzheimer's Disease, or dementia * have physical disabilities * or are socially isolated or feeling lonely, can’t manage on thei ... [More]

Free service provides companionship to clients who may have limited contact with the community * a friendly visitor is matched on a one-to-one basis with the client * offers weekly visits at mutually ... [More]

Homemaking and Respite Services * Respite support is provided in a client's home to enable families to have relief from their care-giving role * Respite may also provide security and companionship to ... [More]

Provides meals to individuals living at home to ensure their nutritional needs are met * Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals, provide regular social contact, and monitor for potential crisis situat ... [More]

Administers, develops and co-ordinates a range of community support services for seniors and adults with disabilities. * Promotes client independence in the community * Arranges for support and relief ... [More]

Collects, preserves and interprets the history of Dufferin County. Services include: * changing artifact exhibits * art galleries showcasing the works of local and featured artists * staffed municipal ... [More]

Responsible for identifying risks to the community, creating and practicing plans to deal with risks and coordinating the response to major emergencies involving multiple agencies. Provides informatio ... [More]

Dedicated to delivering service and innovative solutions to all individuals to help them find and secure employment. Offers a complete range of resources available to the general public and Ontario wo ... [More]

Dedicated to delivering service and innovative solutions to all individuals to help them find and secure employment. Offers a complete range of resources available to the general public and Ontario wo ... [More]

Licensed day care centre operated by the County of Dufferin with a capacity of 65 children. Offers play based, emergent programs that are age-appropriate and include fine and gross motor activities, d ... [More]

A free transportation service for parents/caregivers with children aged 0-6 years who require transportation to various appointments that are to benefit the child including: medical appointments * to ... [More]

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Ontario Early Years Centre-Dufferin, Grand Valley

Offers a relaxed meeting place for parents, caregivers, other adults and their children to connect and encourage respectful relationships. Programs include: * an informal play setting for children whi ... [More]

Offers a relaxed meeting place for parents, caregivers, other adults and their children to connect and encourage respectful relationships. Programs include: * an informal play setting for children whi ... [More]

Offers a relaxed meeting place for parents, caregivers, other adults and their children to connect and encourage respectful relationships. Programs include: * an informal play setting for children whi ... [More]

Offers a relaxed meeting place for parents, caregivers, other adults and their children to connect and encourage respectful relationships. Programs include: * an informal play setting for children whi ... [More]

Provides temporary financial assistance to individuals in need while they meet obligations to become and stay employed. For Ontario Works clients, the following programs are available: Employment Supp ... [More]

Paramedic services are delivered through a partnership between Dufferin County and the Headwaters Health Care Centre. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1 and an ambulance with paramedics will be ... [More]

A community initiative to promote and support early childhood educators in their continuous commitment to excellence in early learning and child care programs. Program provides a framework for best pr ... [More]

Low income residents of the County of Dufferin may be eligible for financial assistance to help find or keep housing * eligible expenses include last month's rent, utility deposits, and rent and utili ... [More]

Aims to make home ownership affordable for low and moderate-income households within Dufferin County * program provides up to five percent (5%) in down payment assistance to eligible applicants to ass ... [More]

One-stop centre for access to information about and applications for Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) and 'Affordable' Housing in Dufferin County. Housing units are located in the Town of Orangeville, the ... [More]

Provides financial assistance for low to moderate income homeowner or renter households to increase accessibility of their unit through modifications and adaptations. Eligible repairs for an accessibi ... [More]

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